“There are some hefty state government requirements relating to fire safety and sanitation that businesses must ensure they consider when deciding to lease a building.” Cr Cahill said Council is responsible for enforcement across a variety of State Government Building, Planning and Food Acts which are designed to protect the wellbeing of the community. “We take this responsibility seriously and we have an obligation to take enforcement or legal action against anyone responsible for placing people at risk and failing to meet the requirements of legislation.” Cr Cahill urged businesses to do their due diligence before committing to a contract. “Seek all the available information and copies of available approval documentation you can from the realtor and if any doubt remains seek advice from a private building certifier to ensure the building you intend to operate from has the appropriate building classification, meets the building code requirements and is fit for the intended commercial purpose,” he said.

Details Last Updated: Thursday, 26 September 2024 10:36 Published: Thursday, 26 September 2024 10:37 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) recently (September 17, 2024) endorsed the process to start drafti…

“Having hosted Gardens by the Bay staff in Toowoomba on four occasions, as well as a staff exchange to Singapore, this initiative is a wonderful example of how meetings can evolve into friendships tha…

“People want the same thing: homes to live in, in developments done right; ecologically significant areas not left as scorched earth; clarity instead of red tape holding up applications for years with…

Details Last Updated: Friday, 20 September 2024 09:11 Published: Friday, 20 September 2024 09:12 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is progressing work on its Central Highfields Master Plan project.

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Details Last Updated: Tuesday, 17 September 2024 10:00 Published: Tuesday, 17 September 2024 10:00 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is inviting the community to provide feedback on a draft master plan…

Highfields State School students have completed an artwork symbolising hope, which will be sent to Toowoomba’s Japanese Sister City of Takatsuki for its annual arts fair in November.

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